U.S. airmen in Japan tested their battlefield first-aid skills during a recent competition designed to simulate stress and urgency in real-world emergencies.

Nurses must be able to assess tissue condition, wound size, and signs of infection, and choose and apply various dressings, while also managing pain and preventing complications. Gain these skills and ...

Authorities say that the "person of interest" detained in the Brown University shooting is being released. “We want to inform the community that that individual will shortly be released from ...

Lobe piercings usually take around four to six months to heal, while cartilage piercings can take anywhere from eight months to a year, though they could take longer than that, says Teichman. Remember ...

Arterial and venous ulcers are two kinds of open sores found on the body. They can form on the lower extremities, such as the legs and feet. Arterial ulcers develop as a result of damage to the ...

An infection can slow down the healing process of a wound. Poor blood circulation hampers wound healing because it limits oxygen supply. People who smoke may experience slower wound healing due to ...

The packing cubes below have undergone rigorous testing; they’ve come on weekends away in my suitcase to Edinburgh and Venice, they’ve been bundled into my rucksack for overnight stays at friends’ ...